Essays and Research Papers on Hardware, Software & Industry

This 8 page paper provides an exercise in systems development. A set of mock interviews are provided. The interviews confront users on their experiences with a particular application. Appendices provide user data, questions and the interviews themselves. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper outlining performance criteria for a programmer working on special projects for internal customers, followed by an essay evaluation of the programmer’s performance. “David” performs well and has built good rapport with internal customers; the manager recommends increasing the difficulty of assignments that David receives. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of security issues for the professional. Several examples of breaches are provided, inclusive of one to come from Microsoft. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses open source software and why many companies are switching from proprietary software to open source. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the software and software consulting industry in the US, considering what patterns are seen, market structure and the relevant competitive forces. To illustrate points raised two companies, one large and one small are used as examples. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing two directory services. Novell’s Directory Service and Microsoft’s Active Directory both are based on X.500 or a subset of it. Novell has been the leader for years, and Microsoft seeks to unseat the leader. The paper discusses X.500, LDAP, NDS and Active Directory. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 10 page paper discussing one of IT’s oldest operating systems. As operating systems go, OpenVMS is nothing short of ancient. Nearly 30 years old, it is amazing to see it regain new life yet again. Compaq committed to preserving it at least for a decade after acquiring its creator Digital Equipment ...

A 5 page paper telling the story of how one military Help Desk was able to improve performance and morale, while at the same time increasing the Help Desk’s value for all users. The product chosen was Microsoft’s Remedy Help Desk. Bibliography lists - sources.

This 3 page paper compares the Mac operating system with Windows and presents a great deal of information to support the thesis that the Mac is better. Comparisons are made in terms of graphics, availability of software and many other aspects of computing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the vulnerability problems in Windows by Microsoft. Examples, projections offered. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 19 page paper examines the well known computer company Dell. The paper examines the company background and how it has managed to attain a competitive advantage and then uses this knowledge to assess the information systems which are in place within the company. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 4 page paper provides a great deal of Information on how to protect systems. Various products are discussed. The idea that perhaps the dangers are overblown is suggested. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing how a software publisher can track qualities of product versions and ensure that it gives the proper attention to the right things in future releases. The product is a sound one, but no doubt there will be alterations to it in the future. The ultimate key to product ...

A 9 page overview of the problems Lotus encountered with the introduction of Notes, an innovative program allowing users to track revisions to a document in a network situation while at the same time maintain security. The author sums up the main players and strategies in the industry, pointing out that Microsoft could be ...

A 4 page paper answering 4 questions dealing with artificial intelligence; choosing hardware and software for changing an automated purchasing system; the differences between DSL and T-carrier; and examples of hardware ergonomics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Four pages answering four questions in e-strategy. The questions address IPv6; antitrust issues in tightly integrated business partnerships; patent protection for ecommerce business processes; and determining market share of an e-business. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page review of an article published in the December 2003 edition of “Hospital Materials Management” concerning an automated inventory system. This paper recounts the benefits of such systems and notes their growing acceptance through many business arenas. No additional sources listed.

An 18 page paper examining the HP history and culture for the purpose of discovering ways to help the company build teams. HP’s acquisition of Compaq has not yet brought the great success promised, and executives are leaving in droves. Senior management appears to have good intentions but lack direction. An example ...

This 5 page paper examines relational databases, looking at what they are, how they are used the advantages and disadvantages of their use. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

20 pages in length. High expectations ended in heavy sighs of relief as long awaited Microsoft XP finally made its appearance. Heralded as "the most important version of Windows that Microsoft has ever produced" (Holbrook et al, no date), XP has successfully merged what had come to be a "distinct split" (Holbrook et ...

A 6 page paper discussing considerations for supplying a LAN for a CPA firm. The network designed for the CPA firm should be a thin client, three-tier client/server system operating on Fast Ethernet. Small groups of users should be connected via token ring groups connected to a 100 mbps Fast Ethernet backbone network. ...

Microsoft is one of the most successful and dominant companies in the world today. This 14 page paper looks at the development of the company and the strategies used in order to determine if this has been a strategic success or if the company has benefited from luck. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 4 page paper answering 2 questions: “Why is it better to use asp rather than asp.net in certain circumstances?” and “Why and/or when is database normalization not always a good idea?” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper presents a brief overview of Oracle, and compares Oracle's 10g database with that of Microsoft's SQL. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the importance and methods that can be adopted when undertaking secure coding. The paper outlines which the need for secure coding is so important and then uses Java as an example to show how careful planning may reduce the weak links in any coding exercise. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...